PS5 Disc Drive Restocked: Act Fast

Summary

• The PS5 disc drive is back in stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US.
• Its stateside shortage is still not over, and this new stock may not last for long.
• The ongoing shortage is possibly driven by the PS5 Pro, which lacks a variant that includes a disc drive.

The PlayStation 5 disc drive is back in stock at select U.S. retailers as of mid-January 2025. However, PS5 owners should act quickly, as the device is unlikely to remain available for long, based on recent trends.

Launched in 2020, the PS5 Digital Edition was Sony's first console without an optical disc drive. Four years later, the PS5 Pro followed suit, also lacking a disc drive. Both the mid-gen upgrade and the new Slim models offer modularity, allowing users to install a separately purchased disc drive. Many PS5 owners in the United States have opted for this upgrade, leading to months of short supply for Sony's official attachment.

Despite ongoing stateside shortages, some national retailers have restocked since the beginning of the year. As of January 15, the attachment is available at Amazon U.S. and Sony's PlayStation Direct for the regular MSRP of $79.99. Additionally, Game Rant identified a third-party seller at Walmart offering the device at a 50% markup, priced at $122, with only three units left in stock. This makes it a less desirable option for those looking to add physical disc reading capabilities to their PS5.

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PlayStation Direct Limits PS5 Disc Drive Orders

Sony's PlayStation Direct limits PS5 disc drive orders to one per customer to combat scalping, a practice the company has used for high-demand products like PlayStation Portal pre-orders and 30th-anniversary consoles and accessories.

The stateside disc drive shortage has been a source of frustration for PS5 owners for months, with similar issues occurring in the United Kingdom since late 2024. The timing suggests a connection to the PS5 Pro launch on November 7, which does not include a disc drive variant. Those seeking the best gaming experience from Sony's ecosystem while still wanting to play physical media must purchase the PS5 disc drive separately.

With the attachment still out of stock at Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy, it's evident that the stateside shortage is far from resolved. The duration of these shortages remains uncertain.

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